EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 vs Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter is $0.46 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 | Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 56 |
| Quality | 87 | 93 |
| Value | 76 | 38 |
| Popularity | 32 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.25 | $5.77 |
| Steam Review Score | 94% positive | 95.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 269 | 9 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 | Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 11, 2019 | August 30, 2019 |
| Developers | SANDLOT | Croteam |
| Publishers | D3PUBLISHER | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4770 3.40GHz/AMD Ryzen5 1400 3.20GHz | AMD Athlon 650MHz or Pentium III 650MHz range processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 128MB |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB | nVidia GeForce256 or TNT2 ultra, PowerVR Kyro, S3 Savage2000, 3Dfx Voodoo3, ATI Rage128 pro |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 or Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 won the comparison against Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 worth buying over Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter?
Based on the metrics, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:51 PM UTC